valÂ·iant. adj. Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave: a valiant knight; a valiant effort.See Synonyms at brave.. marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: a valiant effort. [1275â1325; Middle English valia(u) nt vaillant, present participle of valoir valÄre; see-ant ]. valâ²ianâ¢cy (-yÉn si) valâ²iance, n. valâ²iantâ¢ly, adv.
Name Meanings > Meaning of England Names > What does Edward mean? In English, the name Edward means - wealthy guardian. Other origins for the name Edward include - English, German.The name Edward is most often used as a boy name or male name. English Name Meaning - wealthy guardian.
A male English given name meaning blessed guard. Contracted forms include: Ed, Edd, Eddie, Eddy, Ned, Neddie, Neddy, Ted, Teddy and Teddie. Notably the given name of the character Edward Cullen in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series of books.